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Domain Name Wire
Why cryptocurrency domain names were a good bet
Domains seem cheap to early investors in cryptocurrencies. Sedo’s top public domain name sale this week was CryptoNews.com at €43,000. This is the latest in a string of cryptocurrency related domain names that have sold. The most storied s...
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Why cryptocurrency domain names were a good bet
Domains seem cheap to early investors in cryptocurrencies. Sedo’s top public domain name sale this week was CryptoNews.com at €43,000. This is the latest in a string of cryptocurrency related domain names that have sold. The most storied s...
Discussion
August 9, 2017, 2:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside makes it easier on brand owners
Combined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks Lis...
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Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside makes it easier on brand owners
Combined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks Lis...
Discussion
August 9, 2017, 2:26 pm
The Domains
GoDaddy reports a strong second quarter
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings up 22% year over year. The stock is up After Hours: 43.00 +0.55 (1.30%). Domain revenue up 14.6% year over year. Highlights: Total revenue of $557.8 million, up 22.3% year over year, or 23.5% ...
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GoDaddy reports a strong second quarter
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings up 22% year over year. The stock is up After Hours: 43.00 +0.55 (1.30%). Domain revenue up 14.6% year over year. Highlights: Total revenue of $557.8 million, up 22.3% year over year, or 23.5% ...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 9:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Tucows revenue jumps on Enom acquisition
Enom propels topline and earnings growth at Tucows. Domain name and network access services company Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) reported a big jump in year-over-year revenue and earnings for Q2 thanks to the integration of domain registrar Enom, which it acq...
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Tucows revenue jumps on Enom acquisition
Enom propels topline and earnings growth at Tucows. Domain name and network access services company Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) reported a big jump in year-over-year revenue and earnings for Q2 thanks to the integration of domain registrar Enom, which it acq...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 8:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy (GDDY) reports earnings, domain revenue of $263.3 million
Company reports first earnings after acquiring Host Europe Group. Domain name registrar and hosting company GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings after the bell today. The company reported $558 million topline revenue, up from $456 mil...
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GoDaddy (GDDY) reports earnings, domain revenue of $263.3 million
Company reports first earnings after acquiring Host Europe Group. Domain name registrar and hosting company GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings after the bell today. The company reported $558 million topline revenue, up from $456 mil...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 8:41 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly sales led by CryptoNews.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and CryptoNews.com topped the charts at 43,000 Euros. Crypto names are really in demand lately. CryptoTicker.com sold for $5,000. BCI.ca sold for $13,560 to lead cctld sales. The.Party sold for $6,200, Mike likes The ...
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Sedo weekly sales led by CryptoNews.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and CryptoNews.com topped the charts at 43,000 Euros. Crypto names are really in demand lately. CryptoTicker.com sold for $5,000. BCI.ca sold for $13,560 to lead cctld sales. The.Party sold for $6,200, Mike likes The ...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 8:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Free passes to WorldHostingDays are still available
Domain Name Wire has free passes for hosting conference in Las Vegas. WorldHostingDays’ U.S. conference is about a month away. Although tickets are now $187.00, Domain Name Wire has free passes to give away. Just use code US177Z8 to register an...
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Free passes to WorldHostingDays are still available
Domain Name Wire has free passes for hosting conference in Las Vegas. WorldHostingDays’ U.S. conference is about a month away. Although tickets are now $187.00, Domain Name Wire has free passes to give away. Just use code US177Z8 to register an...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 7:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Switch to authenticator apps for better two-factor authentication
App-based authentication is better than SMS authentication. Two-factor authentication is a must-have to improve the security of your domain name registrar accounts. Most major domain registrars offer it now. If yours doesn’t, it’s time to...
Discussion
Switch to authenticator apps for better two-factor authentication
App-based authentication is better than SMS authentication. Two-factor authentication is a must-have to improve the security of your domain name registrar accounts. Most major domain registrars offer it now. If yours doesn’t, it’s time to...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 2:38 pm
The Domains
Poll results on NameJet and whether domaining is gambling
So last week we asked if you thought domaining was investing or gambling or a hybrid of both? 57% of the 162 respondents see domaining as a hybrid. 12% saw it as flat out gambling and 30% as straight investing. Domaining – Investing or gam...
Discussion
Poll results on NameJet and whether domaining is gambling
So last week we asked if you thought domaining was investing or gambling or a hybrid of both? 57% of the 162 respondents see domaining as a hybrid. 12% saw it as flat out gambling and 30% as straight investing. Domaining – Investing or gam...
Discussion
August 7, 2017, 9:40 pm
Domain Name Wire
Leverage your Domain Buys – DNW Podcast #147
Borrow money to buy domains, or borrow money against your portfolio. Vince Harasymiak with DomainCapital talks about how his firm lends money against domain names to help domain investors leverage their domain investments. Find out what kinds of doma...
Discussion
Leverage your Domain Buys – DNW Podcast #147
Borrow money to buy domains, or borrow money against your portfolio. Vince Harasymiak with DomainCapital talks about how his firm lends money against domain names to help domain investors leverage their domain investments. Find out what kinds of doma...
Discussion
August 7, 2017, 3:30 pm
